Popeyes Cook - PT

Travel Centers of America invites you to join our team of dedicated professionals serving travelers across the nation for more than 50 years.

We focus on growing our network of travel centers, implementing cutting‑edge technology, and driving sustainable initiatives. From our locations across the country to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member plays a vital role in our success.

The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that we return every traveler to the road better than they came! This role involves washing, chopping, sorting ingredients, griddle and grill cooking, and ensuring all products meet guest specifications and plate presentation guides.

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service
• Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients.
• Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets. Prepare all products to the specifications requested by guests and follow plate presentation guides
• Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets
• Practice safe food handling and storage as well as waste control procedures; know and follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and customers
• Maintain equipment per operating standards
• Prioritize your work according to the restaurant and guest needs
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co‑workers
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!
• Previous food service experience a plus
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site meal discounts
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Travel Centers of America is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email us at  with your name, phone number, the position and location you are applying for, and details of the accommodation request.

Regularly required to talk and hear; standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive leg use occasionally. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

May be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. May be exposed to fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Noise level can be loud  be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.